Physiotherapy, March 2006

Reference values for adult grip strength measured with a Jamar dynamometer: a descriptive meta-analysis

Authors: Richard W. Bohannon, Anneli Peolsson, Nicola Massy-Westropp, Johanne Desrosiers, Jane Bear-Lehman Pages: 11-15

Self-referral to physiotherapy: deprivation and geographical setting: Is there a relationship? Results of a national trial

Authors: Lesley K. Holdsworth, Valerie S. Webster, Angus K. McFadyen, The Scottish Physiotherapy Self Referral Study Group Pages: 16-25

Are patients who refer themselves to physiotherapy different from those referred by GPs? Results of a national trial

Authors: Lesley K. Holdsworth, Valerie S. Webster, Angus K. McFadyen, The Scottish Physiotherapy Self Referral Study Group Pages: 26-33

A prospective randomised controlled trial of spinal manipulation and ultrasound in the treatment of chronic low back pain

Authors: Mohammad A. Mohseni-Bandpei, Jacqueline Critchley, Thomas Staunton, Barbara Richardson Pages: 34-42

Building cooperation in peer coaching relationships: understanding the relationships between reward structure, learner preparedness, coaching skill and learner engagement

Authors: Richard K. Ladyshewsky Pages: 4-10

Can four key psychosocial risk factors for chronic pain and disability (Yellow Flags) be modified by a pain management programme? A pilot study

Authors: Michelle Sowden, Ann Hatch, Suzanne E. Gray, Joanne Coombs Pages: 43-49

Objective monitoring of adherence with home exercise training during pulmonary rehabilitation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Authors: J. Hunter, S.J. Singh, M.D.L. Morgan Pages: 50-54